Hello Ann Marie! Thanks for stopping by the channel and for taking the time to leave a comment. When I originally purchased the Polaris, we lived in a typical suburban neighborhood with grass, trees, etc. In that pool and in that environment...the Polaris was AWESOME! I was very pleased with its performance and how well it cleaned the pool. I also liked the fact that there wasn't some silly tail wagging around that would occasionally spray some unfortunate soul in the face! At my current home (this thing's expensive...so I brought it with me), we live in the country and have pastures on three sides of the pool. So, on windy days, there's a lot of dirt / sand that gets blown into the pool. The Polaris does a good job of keeping it cleaned up, but it also collects a LOT of dirt / sand inside the cleaner itself. I've noticed this causes premature wear and tear on the gears and it will eventually quit working because there's not enough meat left on them to make a good connection. The Polaris rebuild you saw in the video included roughly $300 worth of parts to get it back up and running "as good as new", which was after running it for a year in my previous pool and a year in my current (dust bowl) pool. So...depending on your environment...I would say proceed with caution! If you're pool does not collect a significant amount of dirt / dust from the surrounding area, I think the Polaris will have a much longer life between rebuilds. Also, if I did a better job of keeping the pool cleaner cleaned out (which would require pulling the four screws that secure the top, then rinsing / brushing the internal workings, then putting it back together), it would probably extend the life of the internal parts as well. Hope this helps with your decision and if there's anything else I can assist with, please let me know! Thanks, Tom

Thank you DSZATA, I appreciate it! All is well from the fall and I've moved on to a new shop / new lift!!

Hey @vannbranch2341, I appreciate you checking out the channel and taking the time to leave a comment. In my latest video (Channel Update - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZrVgouurMuZqKcsi=SbRYtKiyOcvpJw7U) I kinda show off Attic Lift 2.0...with Fall Arresters! I think it's a fun video...you should check it out. Thanks, Tom

You're correct @greenlantern1174, super sketch! Improvements were made in the 2.0 version, which is shown in my latest video called "Channel Update" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZrVgouurMuZqKcsi=SbRYtKiyOcvpJw7U)...you should check it out! Thanks for stopping by the channel and watching the video...and I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment! Tom

On further inspection, you also seem to have welded galvanized steel pipe (pretty much a big no-no), and are relying heavily on just the threads of an NPT reducer (looks like 1/2") to not shear off from the torque. I don't think you understand how dangerous your setup is and the risks you have taken, even after your fall.

Hello @katc7765! My apologies for the delayed response to your question. I had a similar question about the Polaris Quattro P40 a couple of days ago and I'll paste the response here for you. If you have any other questions or would like more information, please feel free to comment or email me and I'd be happy to assist!! "Thanks for stopping by the channel and for taking the time to leave a comment. When I originally purchased the Polaris, we lived in a typical suburban neighborhood with grass, trees, etc. In that pool and in that environment...the Polaris was AWESOME! I was very pleased with its performance and how well it cleaned the pool. I also liked the fact that there wasn't some silly tail wagging around that would occasionally spray some unfortunate soul in the face! At my current home (this thing's expensive...so I brought it with me), we live in the country and have pastures on three sides of the pool. So, on windy days, there's a lot of dirt / sand that gets blown into the pool. The Polaris does a good job of keeping it cleaned up, but it also collects a LOT of dirt / sand inside the cleaner itself. I've noticed this causes premature wear and tear on the gears and it will eventually quit working because there's not enough meat left on them to make a good connection. The Polaris rebuild you saw in the video included roughly $300 worth of parts to get it back up and running "as good as new", which was after running it for a year in my previous pool and a year in my current (dust bowl) pool. So...depending on your environment...I would say proceed with caution! If you're pool does not collect a significant amount of dirt / dust from the surrounding area, I think the Polaris will have a much longer life between rebuilds. Also, if I did a better job of keeping the pool cleaner cleaned out (which would require pulling the four screws that secure the top, then rinsing / brushing the internal workings, then putting it back together), it would probably extend the life of the internal parts as well. Hope this helps with your decision and if there's anything else I can assist with, please let me know!"

Hello @3weight, thanks for checking out the video and for the comment, I really do appreciate it. In my latest video "Channel Update", I kinda show my new "Attic Lift 2.0" that I built in my shop...and YES...it has fall arresters! (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZrVgouurMuZqKcsi=SbRYtKiyOcvpJw7U) There are a couple additional safety measures I want to include...like locks that hold it in place when not in use, which will allow me to take the tension off the cables and motor when not in use. More to come on that! Thanks, Tom

@MakeitZUPER, Thank you for your kind words my friend. I am so sorry to hear about your wife and cannot imagine the struggle and hardships you have had the strength to fight through. Although my Mother passed away two years ago, there are times I’m caught off guard and I’m overcome with emotions. The projects and the channel are a great distraction, so I try to keep busy as much as possible! I’m very happy to hear you’re on the upswing and wish you all the best! Thank you again for your comments and for supporting the channel…let me know if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see! Thanks, Tom

Hey There @MakeitZUPER, thanks for the comment and for stopping by the channel, I really do appreciate it! Yes...there were many lessons learned on my first lift and boy did I learn the hard way!! Since that video, I've moved out to the country and now have a dedicated shop...with a PROPER LIFT to storage located above The Ultimate Man Cave!! You can see a preview in my latest video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZrVgouurMuZqKcsi=1v2IC2t_eh8FMmnS) and...spoiler alert...I installed fall arrestors! I'm getting back into the swing of things with KZbin after an extended break due to a bunch of big life events, both good and bad, so be sure you're subscribed and hit the bell notification button so you're updated when new content lands. Thanks, Tom

@@TomsDIYShop Congratulations on the relocation and sorry for your woes. I hope they weren't too serious. Because of my background and experience, I'm pretty picky about building things of all sorts so you might not be a good fit based on what I saw on the lift video, but I will give you a shot and see how it goes. If I make any negative comments in the future, be aware that I have your safety in mind first and quality and efficiency next. My comments will always intend to be instructive and helpful but I admit that I may not communicate it as effectively as I should. We all have weak points and communication with kindness isn't something that i am good at. Best of luck either way. I'm looking forward to seeing your new setup.

HA! Please don't let my experience sour your opinion of DIY lifts...they are awesome, when they work like they're supposed to! In a follow up video on my channel, I went over what I did wrong and how to fix it and, in an upcoming video, I'll go over my NEW LIFT (2.0) in my new shop! Completely different design with some built in safety features. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by the channel, check out the videos, and leave a comment. I have more videos coming up, so please be sure to subscribe and hit the bell notification so you'll know when new content lands. Thanks, Tom

I went ahead and ordered a vevor 1350lb lift. I'm making a simple platform with a quad leg 80g lifting chain setup but i do not plan to be riding on the lift and will put some caution tape on the floor beneath so noone stands under the lift while in use. Thanks for the great videos!@@TomsDIYShop

Hey Mark, it was great meeting you as well and I really enjoyed our talk! Thank you for reaching out and sharing your journey with me...hopefully we'll both use lessons learned at VidSummit and really take our channels to the next level!

Thanks @jlcain100, I appreciate the feedback and hope it helps my fellow DIY’ers out there!